Olympique Marseille vs Olympique Lyonnais Prediction & Preview
Introduction to the Match
The upcoming match between Olympique Marseille and Olympique Lyonnais in the France Ligue 1 is highly anticipated, with both teams looking to secure crucial points in the league. Olympique Marseille, currently in 2nd place with 37 points, will host Olympique Lyonnais, who are in 6th place with 30 points. The home team will be looking to bounce back from their recent loss, while Olympique Lyonnais aims to build on their decent form.
Team Statistics and Recent Form
Olympique Marseille has a strong recent form, accumulating 20 points from their last 10 games, with 6 wins, 2 losses, and 2 draws. They have a impressive goal-scoring record, averaging 2.1 goals per game in their last 10 matches, and 2 goals per game when playing at home. Their defensive record is also solid, conceding an average of 0.9 goals per game in their last 10 matches, and 1 goal per game when playing at home. On the other hand, Olympique Lyonnais has taken 16 points from their last 10 games, with 4 wins, 2 losses, and 4 draws. They have a slightly weaker goal-scoring record, averaging 1.4 goals per game in their last 10 matches, and 1.43 goals per game when playing away.
Head-to-Head Analysis
The head-to-head statistics between the two teams show that Olympique Marseille has a significant advantage, with 4 wins in their last 5 meetings against Olympique Lyonnais. The most recent encounter between the two teams ended in a 3-2 win for Olympique Marseille. This historical dominance, combined with their current league position, suggests that Olympique Marseille are the favorites to win this match.
Goal-Scoring Trends and Over/Under Analysis
When analyzing the goal-scoring trends of both teams, it's clear that Olympique Marseille has a strong ability to score goals at home, averaging 2 goals per game. However, only 40% of their home matches have ended with Over 2.5 goals. On the other hand, Olympique Lyonnais has a tendency to be involved in high-scoring matches away from home, with 71.43% of their away matches ending with Over 2.5 goals. The odds of Over 2.5 goals are 1.57, while the odds of Under 2.5 goals are 2.37. Given the recent form of both teams and their goal-scoring trends, it's reasonable to expect a match with a decent number of goals.
Conclusion and Bet Analysis
Considering the historical dominance of Olympique Marseille, their current league position, and their strong goal-scoring record at home, a home win seems the most likely outcome. The odds of 1.95 for a home win offer a relatively decent payout, considering the team's recent form and statistical advantages. However, the Over 2.5 odds of 1.57 also present an attractive option, given the tendency of Olympique Lyonnais to be involved in high-scoring matches away from home and the bookies' expectations of a higher-scoring match.
Main Bet: Home @ 1.95 Alternative Bet: Over 2.5 @ 1.57
Note: Form & statistics are taken from their last 10 played games.
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